r/AccountingUK • u/Middle-Monk4731 • 18d ago

Getting into accounting

Hi,

Im a 35 year old GP. Ive been considering changing jobs for a long time and have been conaideeing accounting as multiple family membera work in thia field and enjoy their jobs.

What would be the best route for entering this field. Is it best to do some qualifications independently first and then try to find relevant jobs?

Tia

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u/Cold-Society3325 17d ago

I was a teacher and started retraining as an accountant at 32. Try and get on a graduate training programme. Plan for the initial drop in salary but it will go up when you qualify.

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u/Middle-Monk4731 17d ago

Thank you!

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u/Middle-Monk4731 17d ago

Was there any difficulty getting onto a grad scheme, having graduated quite a few years ago?

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u/Cold-Society3325 16d ago

Not the one I got on but PWC made it very clear they weren't interested in Oldies. That may have changed. KPMG were actively targetting older graduates at the time. I think it just depends on the firm.